Jackson Anderson, of Prior Lake, passed away on January 19, 2019 at the age of 16. He was a strong kid with a determined spirit. He will be remembered always for his kind heart and great sense of humor.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with Prayers & Reflections at 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake.

Tammy (Schild) Rudolph, of Prior Lake, passed away on January 14, 2019 at the age of 47. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the American Legion Post 643 (12375 Princeton Ave) in Savage. A gathering of family & friends is from 3:30 – 5:00 PM with Remembrance Service at 5:00 PM.

On October 22, 1971, Lester & Annella (Seurer) Schild celebrated the birth of their daughter, Tammy Marie Schild. Tammy was the oldest of four children and loved growing up in Prior Lake with her sisters, Nyree & Mya. Tammy and her sisters spent lots of time with their extended family. They loved playing with their cousins, and there was never a shortage of laughs.

As a girl, Tammy enjoyed roller skating and shopping with her grandma. As she became a teenager, she spent more time hanging out with friends, swimming in the lake, staying out late, and always having a good time.

Tammy became a mom at a young age. Tammy & Matthew Hammitt were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Cassandra. Even with a baby at home, Tammy finished school and worked outside the home. The family continued to grow with the birth Lester and then again a few years later when Jaimee was born. Tammy was a good mom and loved her children deeply.

Although Tammy left the area for a few years, she always managed to find her way back to Prior Lake. A couple years ago, she reconnected with an old friend, Karl “Rudy” Rudolph. Tammy & Rudy had a quick romance, and they were married on Valentine’s Day 2018. They loved spending time together and enjoyed meeting up with friends at The Legion, Extra Innings & The VFW. Tammy especially loved playing BINGO, and she always seemed to have Lady Luck on her side.

Throughout her life, Tammy worked as a waitress and bartender. She was so good at her job. She could talk to anyone and made friends quickly. Rudy often told Tammy she should run for mayor, because she knew everyone, and they all loved her. Tammy truly was the life of the party.

She was a smart, vibrant woman. Tammy could light up the room with her big personality and even bigger heart. Tammy will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Dan H. Otis, age 59 of Faribault, formerly of the Prior Lake and New Prague area, passed away
on January 14, 2019 following complications from an auto accident. His life will be honored on
January 26, 2019 at 11AM at the NewDay Church, 1201 First Street NE, New Prague, MN.

On May 15, 1959 parents David and Janet (Locken) Otis celebrated the birth of their son, Daniel.
From a young age, Dan had a passion for music. He began playing guitar with his father and his
love of music continued throughout his life.

Dan played local gigs with Plain White Toast, Toots and the Wingnutz, and other groups. Dan
believed music had the power to bring people together. While practicing in a friend’s garage,
Dan met his soul mate, Mary. They worked as a team—she put together chord progressions and
he completed the songs.

Dan never believed that he was “that good” at music, but he always helped other people learn.
He shared his knowledge and talents. A loving grandfather, Dan encouraged his grandchildren as
well. He gifted guitars to his grandsons and a ukulele to his granddaughter.

A tender-hearted man, Dan was generous, loving, and he enjoyed the simple things in life. Going
up north, spending time with family, and attending car shows. Dan was “Loud, Proud, and
Passionate!”

Wilfred “Willie” Stocker, age 86, of Jordan, MN, was welcomed to his heavenly home Friday, January 11, 2019. He passed away encircled by family at St Mary’s Hospital, in Rochester, MN.

A visitation will be on Monday, January 14, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and from 9:30-10:45 am, followed by a Christian Funeral, at 11 am, on Tuesday, January 15, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 Sixth Street West, Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside, with grandchildren acting as pall bearers. Willie will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery, in Jordan, with military honors provided by the Jordan Vets Honor Guard.

In his parents’ home in Jordan (now the location of the Mini Met), Wilfred Charles was born to parents, Philip and Margaret (Zaun) Stocker. He was the second youngest of nine children, Elmer, Theresa, Rosalia, Sister Josephine, Melvin, Marcella, Ralph and Irene. Family has always been important to Willie. They enjoyed the simple things in life, like going for picnics at Fish Lake and hanging out around town. He attended Jordan schools and began working at the Gold Spot and Dairy. Willie enjoyed this job immensely, especially when he learned the characteristics of the pinball machines!

Willie proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Returning from the services, he worked for several years at Minneapolis Moline. Willie then excepted a metal fabrications job with Viking Steel Products in Shakopee, MN, for the next several decades. After retiring, he took on a part time job for several years with Nordic Track, before official retiring!

Willie loved kicking up his heals at the local dance halls. While at the New Prague Dance Hall, Willie asked out Ruth Liefer, after chasing her for a year, the rest became history. On April 25, 1959, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, they wed. Willie and Ruth continued living in Jordan and became proud parents to Ann, Ken, Bill and Karen. As a family, they too enjoyed the simple ways of life. They looked forward to the annual summer vacation to the Brainerd Lake areas, especially fishing. As a couple, Willie and Ruth continued to go dancing, attending flee markets and garage sales. It was in their later years were their richest years…becoming grandparents! Willie and Ruth relished watching the grandchildren, especially celebrating each New Year’s Eve with them.

In Willie’s spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in the shop. Willie’s spent countless hours, straightening nails, organizing the shop and in later years, making unique wood pieces. He was known for his Christmas ornaments, custom shelving and endless crosses for St. Paul’s Church. Willie loved to play Euchre and Cribbage with the family, even up to the night he passed. Willie had a great sense of humor and often telling people the latest jokes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 17, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, with family acting as urn bearers. Marie will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN, at 2:30 pm following the luncheon.

On November 24, 1928 in Littlefork, MN, Marie was born to parents George and Maria (Hohnester) Buchner. She married Lorrin Kenneth Gullberg on June 16, 1952 in Brainerd, MN. They welcomed and raised two children, JoAnn and Ric.

Judy Thompson, age 73 of Prior Lake, passed away with her family at her side on January 9, 2019. A visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake. Judy will be laid to rest at Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington.

On July 30, 1945, parents Emil and Dorothy (Kaminski) Dvorsky celebrated the birth of their daughter, Judith Ann Thompson. She was the second of three children and was raised in Richfield.

Following her graduation from Richfield High School in 1963, Judy entered the workforce fulltime. She worked at Dayton’s, Twin City Federal Bank, and Northwest Airlines. In 1987 Judy went to work for Piper Jaffray, took the Series 7 exam and became a licensed broker and securities trader. After 17 years, Judy retired from Piper in 2004.

During high school, Judy worked at Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Parlor along with an Edina high schooler, Robert “Bob” Thompson. As Judy would often say, it was the love story of “a bus boy and a carhop.” After dating for three years, they exchanged wedding vows April 23, 1965 at the Navy Chapel in Millington, Tennessee. This union was blessed with a wonderful family and 54 years together.

In 1976, the family settled in Prior Lake. Judy was a wonderful mother. She attended every sporting event and was supportive of her children’s activities. Judy was a proud grandmother! She would travel far and wide to encourage their interests. A constant presence at Prior Lake baseball and softball games, Judy cheered on all the players not just her grandchildren. When she travelled to Atlanta to visit, she always hoped to catch the “twins” at one of their activities.

The family enjoyed traveling. They took fishing trips up north or road trips across America. Along with Judy’s sister and her family, they took yearly ski trips to Colorado. A family outing wasn’t complete without board games and puzzles. Judy and Bob traveled to many places—Hawaii, Korea, Japan, England, Italy, France, Switzerland, the Panama Canal, both the US and British Virgin Islands. With friends, the couple vacationed in Mexico, St John’s in the USVI and wintered in Florida for the last 12 years.

An organized woman, Judy kept a holiday schedule to ensure her family could be together. Christmas was her favorite holiday! She sewed Christmas stockings, made pierogies, and took the girls dress shopping. Judy had many hobbies. She enjoyed oil painting, sewing, playing mahjong and cards with friends, golf and reading.

Richard “Rich” Rodewald, of Prior Lake, passed away January 8, 2019 at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life Service is Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM with visitation two-hours prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Rich will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Cemetery, and Mike Korzan & Dick Prokupek will act as urn bearers.

On October 29, 1947, Richard Edward Rodewald was born to Ray & Carol Rodewald. Rich was the oldest of six children and loved growing up with his siblings, Wes, Alan, Daniel, Susan & Sally. Rich’s fondest memories as a boy were the summers he spent with his grandparents on the family farm in Atwater.

When Rich was in high school, his family left Bloomington and moved to Prior Lake. Rich never really liked school. He always felt his time was better spent restoring old cars. After high school, Rich went to a technical school where he studied auto mechanics. Throughout the rest of his life, Rich worked in the automotive industry. He even had a shop at his house called “Rich’s Autobody.”

As a teenager, Rich met the love of his life, Kathy Gammon. Rich & Kathy were married on February 3, 1968, and their marriage was blessed with two sons, Todd & Scott. As a family, they enjoyed hanging out at Elko Speedway and Raceway Park. Rich was a fierce competitor and even won a few championships over the years.

Rich was a huge car enthusiast. He loved hotrods, was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and was a member of the Minnesota Street Rod Association. Rich loved old cars, and he always restoring a vintage Chevy. He also loved cheering on the MN Twins, training his German Shepherds and going to the State Fair.

Although he had many interests, family was the most important thing in Rich’s life. He was the rock for his siblings. Rich was also a wonderful husband and dad, but he especially loved being a grandpa. He never missed a ball game and cherished all the time he spent with his grandkids.

Only two months after being diagnosed with stage four, small-cell lung cancer, Rich passed away with his family by his side. Throughout his illness, Rich always said he just wanted to be home with his family, his cars and his dog. He will be remembered always as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother & friend.

Daniel Sean Scullion, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the age of 30. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with a remembrance service at 6:30 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE in Prior Lake. Pallbearers will be Nick McKinney, Brody Haugen, Brad Wallace, Garrett Eich, Max Roleff, Adam Evenstad and Tanner Moncur.

On July 21, 1988 Daniel was bornin Virginia Beach, VA, to parents Lori and Daniel Scullion. From the start, Dan had an adventurous spirit. No matter the season, Dan could be found outside—dirt biking, snowmobiling, or fishing. He loved growing up in Prior Lake with his sisters. As a family, they took many camping trips.

Dan began working after his high school graduation in 2006. He worked at FlexMation, Goodyear, and often did smaller jobs like snowplowing and yard care. Like his step-father, Dan was mechanically inclined. He always had a project or two in the works. If his friends or family needed help with their own projects, Dan would willingly lend a hand.

In October 2017, Dan proposed to Dani Eng, his high school sweetheart. Dan was always affectionate and romantic. Dani never had a shortage of homemade gifts and cards from Dan. The best chapter of Dan’s life began with the birth of his son, James. They were two peas in a pod! Dan enjoyed every moment with James and was an exceptional father.

Nearly every night, Dan would have a bonfire no matter if it was by himself or with friends. He enjoyed being with other people, grilling, and listening to country music, especially Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson and George Straight. Dan was always smiling and had an uplifting personality.

Martha “Lou” Murphy, age 83 of Prior Lake, formerly of Southwest Minneapolis, passed Friday, January 4, 2019. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 4-7PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Lou will be laid to rest at Credit River Cemetery. Father Tom Walker will preside.

On November 1, 1935 Martha Lou was born to parents, Gustav and Matilda Paulsen in Laurel, Nebraska. She was the youngest of seven children to be raised on the family’s farm.

Following her high school graduation, Lou attended nursing school in Sioux City, Iowa. While at a college party in Iowa City, Lou caught the eye of a young man, Richard “Dick” Murphy. Despite Dick repeatedly saying her name wrong on their first date, the two hit it off. They exchanged wedding vows on May 6, 1961 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, in Southwest Minneapolis.

Upon moving to Minnesota, Lou began working at Methodist Hospital. When Lou and Dick began their family, she dedicated herself to being a mother. When her children were grown, Lou returned to nursing. She was the director of nursing at The Nile and Cedar Pines nursing homes. Eventually, Lou began working for the State of Minnesota auditing nursing homes.

Much of Lou’s free time was spent volunteering. A member of the Ladies Auxiliary, she helped with events at the Prior Lake VFW. Lou assisted in blood drives at St. Michaels and Scott County’s mobile health clinics. In 2016, she received national recognition for her work with Scott County. Lou was one of four recipients awarded the National Medical Reserve Corp Outstanding Public Health Volunteer Award. Lou was truly selfless. She had a servant’s heart and often asked others, “what do you need,” or “how can I help you?”

Lou cared greatly for her family. She was her children’s biggest supporter. She attended all their sporting events and volunteered at their school. When Dick began coaching tee-ball, Lou was there to assist—often arriving after work in her nursing uniform. In the summers, the family spent countless hours at their cabin on Big Bass Lake. In 2002, Lou and Richard sold the cabin and they retired in Prior Lake. This gave Lou the opportunity to spend more time with her grandchildren. Just as she did with her own children, Lou attended every school event.

Recently, Lou had begun to text. Her family loved receiving her daily morning text—it was sure to include a teasing remark or two. Lou’s kindness extended beyond her family. She was a friend to everyone. Whether it was Mystic Lake or the VFW, Lou greeted her friends with smile, a laugh or a smart aleck comment. Lou was grateful for her neighbors at Creekside Commons.

Jackie Bombeck was 66 years of age, when she passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at St Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee, MN. She was a longtime resident of Prior Lake, MN

A time of gathering honoring Jackie will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant Street SE) in Prior Lake.

On April 2, 1952 in Pennsylvania, Jacquelyn Yvonne was born. She married Gary Bombeck on November 8, 1969 and had a small ceremony officiated by a local farmer. They were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, named Eileen. This birth was extra special to Jackie, for they shared the same birthday. The first few years, the Bombeck’s lived in the Twin Cities area, before building a home in 1977 in Prior Lake. As a family, they enjoyed packing up the pickup camper and off the Bombeck’s went camping. Jackie, Gary and Eileen also enjoyed boating and traveling to California to visit family. After 16 years of marriage, Jackie and Gary parted ways, but remained focused on raising their daughter and staying close friends.

Most of Jackie’s career was spent driving bus. She loved the interactions with people and was very good at her job. Jackie became proud as Eileen and her granddaughter Jessica followed in her footsteps as drivers too. Jackie also worked as a landscaper for Chapman & Torborg. She was a quite a worker and knew her trade well.

Later in life, Jackie met Ken Torborg. Over time a strong friendship was formed and the two of them have been each other’s companion for many years. Jackie and Ken had many great adventures together. As a couple, they relished volunteering on Christmas Eve serving hot drinks to the patrons at the Prior Lake VFW. Jackie was also a longtime member of the VFW’s Women’s Auxiliary.

In her spare time, Jackie and Eileen spent countless hours canning. She relished spending time with her granddaughters Taylor and Jessica. Jackie always had a special place in her heart for big dogs, of Husky’s and German Shepherds.

Jackie was always straight forward with her words and thoughts. She was always quiet about her beliefs in God, but this all changed just moments before her passing. Jackie was never baptized, but with the help of a friend, she was baptized into the Christian faith and within a few brief moments, Jackie rested peacefully in the arms of God.